The result of Honduras's presidential election is still very unclear. The vote count has been slow and full of problems. At the same time, a surprising international event has made the situation more tense.
People voted last Sunday. The three main candidates were Salvador Nasralla, Nasry "Tito" Asfura, and Rixi Moncada. In Honduras, the person with the most votes wins. The count shows the race is extremely close. With most votes counted, Nasralla has a very small lead over Asfura.
The counting process has not been smooth. The National Electoral Council (CNE) has stopped the count many times. They say there are technical problems. These long delays are making people nervous and some are accusing officials of bad actions.
Then, former United States President Donald Trump spoke. He publicly said he supports candidate Nasry Asfura. He also said future US help for Honduras depends on Asfura winning. Next, Trump used his power to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández. Hernández is the former president of Honduras. He was in a US prison for drug crimes. He was released on Tuesday.
These two actions are a big deal. Experts say it is a strong attempt to influence Honduras's politics. It makes people ask questions about who controls the country's decisions.
Now, the CNE must finish the count. Everyone in Honduras is watching carefully. The winner will lead a country with many problems. They will also have to manage a more difficult relationship with the United States. This election shows that outside forces can also shape Honduras's future.